October 2011

Uncaring passers by left an accident victim to die near Mekhri Circle

23 October 2011 - 5:33am — kbsyed61

What a tragedy. A young man lost his life in our own Namma Bengaluru not because he was drunk or speeding in a Ferrari or Mazda sports car? This young man, Arjun Nair, an MBA aspirant was knocked down by a speeding KSTDC cab on Bellary Road near Mekhri Circle.

many questions about UIDAI by Home Minister

22 October 2011 - 12:32am — Public Agenda

IN many ways the open debate was long overdue with salvos fired against UID by the Home Ministry, Planning commission, security analysts jurists and civil society. Now its is clear that it is patronage that has kept UID alive for so long. Patronage by PM to Nandan means the power equations are also becoming apparent

The real cost of building Metro - elevated?

21 October 2011 - 8:22am — silkboard

It is Metro time, and papers are full of statements from babus and netas of our city that say that "we didn't go underground because the cost was very high". But then, some citizens say - what about the cost we pay due to inconvenience? Wouldn't that 'hidden cost' tilt the balance in favour of underground? How about putting some numbers to these arguments?

Feeder Bus Service - Malleswaram Example

20 October 2011 - 1:52pm — rs

This Feeder Bus service is a very good idea. I hope it is successful. But how about suggesting to BMTC to create a local Feeder bus service in several areas. For example. In Mall-eswaram, there will soon be two huge Malls at both ends - Mantri and Brigade. They could provide a service which goes as follows.

Noticeably less activity on Praja related to Namma Metro

19 October 2011 - 11:56am — Clive VanBuerle

I began visiting and participating on Praja in 2008 when I was deputed outside the city on work, i knew i would get a clear view into our city through this website, I gradually increased my visits here and also participated in many discussions.